Hr Director Africa

Yellosa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organisation in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive HR strategies across its African operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology, with a minimum of 10 years of HR experience, including 5 years in senior leadership. This role offers an attractive package and bonuses, along with the opportunity to significantly impact the HR landscape across Africa.

Benefits

Attractive package

Bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of engaging with Executive Committee (EXCO) members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy across African operations.
• Oversee the performance management system to foster a high-achieving culture.
• Manage workforce costs, including budgeting and financial planning.
• Provide leadership to the HR team to deliver outstanding services.
• Cultivate strong collaboration with global HR counterparts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Document control

Problem-solving

HR best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

Lead the development and execution of the HR strategy across the African operations.

Drive the formulation and implementation of the BBBEE strategy specific to South Africa.

Oversee the performance management system to foster a high-achieving culture aligned with business goals.

Manage workforce costs, including budgeting, policy formulation, and medium-term financial planning.

Provide leadership and direction to the HR team (including HR Business Partners, HR administration, and payroll) to deliver outstanding HR services to the business.

Cultivate strong collaboration with global HR counterparts to ensure seamless coordination and alignment between local HR teams and Corporate Centres of Excellence.

Support regional and global HR projects as needed.

Develop leadership capabilities to strengthen the organisation’s talent pipeline for the future.

Mentor and guide the leadership team across Africa to drive business outcomes.

Offer HR consultancy services to management teams across the continent.

Lead change initiatives that promote ongoing productivity improvements.

Assess organisational health and spearhead initiatives to enhance company culture and employee engagement.

Design and implement talent management programs that position the company as an employer of choice.

Oversee learning and development strategies within the organisation.

Align succession planning and talent development activities with overall corporate strategy.

Manage compensation and benefits programs effectively.

Ensure timely and accurate payroll administration in accordance with established procedures.

Guarantee compliance with labour laws across all African markets of operation.

Maintain and update policies and procedures that support the organisation’s values and comply with local employment regulations.

Handle employee relations throughout Africa to minimise risk.

Oversee recruitment and selection processes to meet business demands.

Implement onboarding and induction programs that facilitate smooth integration of new hires.

Promote adherence to HR best practices throughout the organisation.

Work towards standardising HR processes where feasible across all locations.

Prepare detailed reports for senior governance bodies including the Board, Executive Committee, and Management Committee.

Drive the execution of additional strategic HR initiatives critical to organisational success.

Qualifications

The Successful Applicant Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Human Resources.

At least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role.

Proven track record of engaging with Executive Committee (EXCO) members.

Strong leadership and management expertise Excellent organisational abilities Superior communication skills Keen attention to detail Willingness to travel as required Proficient document and administrative control Ability to investigate and resolve queries promptly Skilled in handling confidential information with discretion Comfortable engaging with senior executives Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What’s on Offer Attractive package and bonus on offer Opportunity to join a leading multinational organisation Contact : Ryan Olver Quote job ref : JN- Phone : #J-